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The Fairfax County School Board unanimously approved its fiscal year 2027 budget on May 21, preserving investments in competitive employee compensation and student success despite economic uncertainty and continued state underfunding.
The spending plan also restores several reductions made during the previous fiscal year.
Students Prepare for Life After Graduation
Several graduating seniors are already turning classroom experiences and personal interests into career opportunities and community projects.
Lily, a West Potomac High School senior, plans to become a 911 operator after graduation. Her interest in emergency services developed through West Potomac Academy’s 911 Dispatch class and exposure to the Fairfax County Department of Public Safety Communications.
At Oakton High School, seniors Jovina and Victoria have combined their interests in medicine, engineering, and education through their nonprofit, ImagineHere. The longtime friends created hands-on STEM programs for younger students, published a children’s book promoting hearing-loss awareness, and raised money to expand access to hearing aids.
Bryant High School senior Mohammad is graduating with several state-level medals and a top-tier apprenticeship awaiting him. After moving from Yemen to the United States, he became a leader among his classmates and earned recognition through SkillsUSA.
Families, students, and staff can share graduation and promotion ceremony photographs on Facebook or Instagram by tagging FCPS and their school and using #FCPSgrad26.
Summer Online Registration Nears Deadline
Registration for summer courses through the FCPS Online Campus closes Friday, June 5. Questions may be directed to [email protected] or 703-503-7781.
Programs Bring Movement and Stronger Literacy to Classrooms
During a visit to Great Falls Elementary School, Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid observed the school’s tae kwon do program. Parents have praised it as a physical outlet for students, while teachers have reported positive classroom changes since it began.
At Westbriar Elementary School, students have been making mathematics more engaging by participating in glow games.
Reid also recently discussed middle- and high-school literacy instruction with the School Board. The division is moving toward a more rigorous curriculum that uses complex texts and advanced strategies to strengthen reading and writing.
Dunn Loring Building’s Legacy Takes Center Stage
A community event celebrating the history of the Dunn Loring Center will be held Saturday, May 30, from 10 a.m. to noon.
The building has served generations of students, employees, and families since it opened in 1939. Originally constructed as the Dunn Loring School with funding from the federal Public Works Administration, it later became a welcome center offering resources to the wider school community.
The division is now preparing to return the historic building to its original use as a school.
Language Assistance Remains Available
Families can obtain general school-division information through dedicated phone lines offered in eight languages: Amharic, Arabic, Chinese, Farsi, Korean, Spanish, Urdu, and Vietnamese.
Key School Calendar Dates
Wednesday, June 17, is the final day of the 2025-26 school year and will include shortened schedules.
High schools will operate from 8 to 10 a.m., while secondary schools will operate from 8:10 to 10:10 a.m. Middle and elementary schools will dismiss two hours early, with families advised to confirm exact times with their schools.
The first day of the 2026-27 school year will be Monday, August 24.
The final regular weekly division update of the current school year is scheduled for Wednesday, June 10.